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ARecognised as a provision
BRecognised as an asset
CNever mentioned anywhere
DDisclosed unless remote
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Disclosed unless remote
A contingent liability is not recognised, but it is disclosed unless the chance of an outflow is remote.
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